A recommended list of hotels in Gaithersburg, MD is available at http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/visitor/hotels.htm.

The Conference Committee has reserved a block of rooms for ISGT conference registrants at the:

       Crowne Plaza Hotel
       3 Research Court
       Rockville, MD 20850
       United State


The Crowne Plaza is located 5miles from the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg where the Conference will be held, and van transport will be provided.  

To make your reservations, please call 1-800–2Crowne (1-800-227-6963) and mention the group name: 2010 Innovative Smart Grid  and/or the group code of IEE

or

GO ON-LINE:

1. Click on the  hotel's web site at   www.crowneplaza.com/rockvillemd

2. Enter your "Check-In  Date,"  "Check-Out Date", and the number of  Room(s) you will require (Look to the left-hand side of the site)..

3. Next ---  enter the 3-Digit "Group Code" --- Your group code is "IEE"

4. Hit the red "Check Availability" button

5. At the Reservation Desk Screen, pick a room offered --- ($149.00) ---  and hit  the Reserve button.

6. Next --- Complete the Guest Information Section of the Form.

7. Finally, to book the room, complete the "Guarantee Information" section of the form,  complete the certification box.
       NOTE: There will be no cancellation fees if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance of the check-in date.

8. Hit the grey Confirm Reservation button, and the process will be complete.